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HG54 NBZ

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

159,510 mi
Last recorded159,510 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 NBZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 159,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2024 154,812 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, misty (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2023 152,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 147,848 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished but still maintaining a seal

Fail 30 Nov 2022 147,848 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished but still maintaining a seal

Pass 20 Dec 2021 141,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 134,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 120,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 101,271 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,105 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,716 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,899 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 57,766 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 57,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lining under bonnet obscuring some components

strongly advise front tyres (both) badly perished

Fail 30 Jun 2014 45,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lining under bonnet obscuring some components

strongly advise front tyres (both) badly perished

Pass 31 May 2013 40,646 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel cap seal perished

n/s front tyre outer edge heavily perished and cracked

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

washer fluid level low

Pass 30 May 2012 33,176 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 33,176 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,109 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 30,922 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 24,520 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,520 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 21,017 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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HG54 NBZ is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 63,331 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG54 NBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG54 NBZ registered?

HG54 NBZ is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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